Author Archives: Andrew Hales

In The Service of Absolution, Part 8

The journey was anything but smooth. The entire crew was on edge and with good reason. It was very likely their plan was not going to work. Even if it did, it was possible that none of them would live long enough to see the results.

When presented with the choice and the potential consequences, good and bad, the entire crew volunteered, much to Lawrence’s surprise and relief. Ramirez quickly decided that Doc and the wounded should be transferred to the freighter, and Lawrence assigned two of his own crew to accompany them back with a copy of the intelligence, in case the mission went badly. The next six hours were filled with a flurry of activity. The entire crew focused their energies on completing the repairs that were need to get the ship underway and to its destination. Continue reading

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Editorial | Sorry, Mr. Berlatsky, Disdain for Cosplay is Not Misogyny

As a big fan of cosplay, and a huge geek (I edit a geek blog, after all), I am well aware that there are issues between cosplayers and some other convention and event attendees.  I’ve spoken out before against the harassment of cosplayers, and advocated that geeks everywhere stand up and say something if they see harassment happen.  With that being said, I think that some apologists for the cosplay community can occasionally, in their support for something amazing, see problems that do not exist and declaim persecution that isn’t happening. Continue reading

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Saturday Review: The Paladin

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The Paladin (thepaladincomic.com)
Written by Chris Antzoulis

Illustrated by Fabio Valle

The Paladin is the first issue of a new series.  I actually picked up a copy at a convention, after meeting the writer and illustrator.  Based on the cover art, I was pretty excited to read it. I wasn’t disappointed.  It’s a fun read, and there is a lot of depth to the story–I had to spend a lot of time with the book to catch all the nuances. Continue reading

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Personalized Anime Recommendations for the Discerning Geek

Shiawase na Kyujitsu mina-san! Happy holidays to you all! In my never-ending quest to get more people interested in manga and anime, I’ve learned that one of the easiest ways to get people to try new things is to make suggestions based on the type of entertainment that they enjoy.  Today, I’ve compiled a list of items that you should include on your anime wish list. Are you a fan of the Hunger Games? Breaking BadSupernatural? Game of Thrones? Then boy, do I have suggestions for you!

 

If you like Hunger Games, give Battle Royale a try.

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